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Are you being intentional in your marketing? This week, we’re kicking off a brand new series on the podcast all about marketing with intention. Our first guest, Tayler Cusick-Hollman joins us to help lay the foundation of intentionality with crafting a marketing plan. After watching entrepreneurs with small marketing budgets struggle, Tayler developed Enji, a […]
Are you using the power of storytelling in your business? Storytelling offers relatability and authenticity for connection with our audience, which builds trust. Storytelling strategist Akua Konadu joins us to share seven storytelling trends that you should implement into your marketing today! LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER Apple Podcast App | Spotify | Amazon | Youtube Guest Bio: Akua Konadu […]
In this episode of the Business First Creatives Podcast, I invited one of my Biz Besties, Annemie Tonken, back for like the 4th time (?) to obsess over our shared love for organizing your business using Airtable. We discuss its advantages over traditional CRMs like Dubsado and HoneyBook for team communication, consolidating data, and the […]
Are you ready to automate you social media sales strategy? In today’s episode, Dayna Schaaf joins us to discuss the power of ManyChat and automations for marketing. Listen in as we walk through setting up trigger words and automated responses in Instagram DMs and how they can help photographers efficiently handle client inquiries, build engaging […]
Do you have a hate-hate relationship with Quickbooks? Yeah, not love hate, just hate. This is all too familiar with many small business owners who have to be involved in their own accounting needs. In today’s episode, Madison Brown of Madison Dearly joins us to share why small business owners should consider making the switch […]
Are you leveraging the power of artificial intelligence for your business? With the advancements of AI, it can feel scary to explore, but once you embrace the mindset of using these tools to go from stuck to started, you’ll find how beneficial they can be for your business. In today’s episode, Dawn Richardson joins us […]
Business-First Creatives is a podcast for photographers and creative service providers who want a business that feels easier to run, more intentional behind the scenes, and sustainable long-term.
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